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Pavelish Family History

Pavelish Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pavelich, Pavlis, Pavlich, Parrish, Petefish, Pavlic, Cavendish

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Where is the Pavelish family from?

You can see how Pavelish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pavelish family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Pavelish families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pavelish's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pavelish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pavelish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Pavelish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pavelish census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Pavelish. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Pavelish. For the veterans among your Pavelish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pavelish lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Pavelish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pavelish in 1974 was 60, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pavelish ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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